Event Signals· 18 min read· September 14–19, 2026 · Chicago, Illinois

    What Companies Are at IMTS 2026?

    IMTS 2026 brings together companies across machine tools, industrial automation, robotics, metrology, additive manufacturing, manufacturing software, tooling, workholding, CNC systems, and advanced production technology — September 14–19, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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    IMTS 2026 at a glance

    EventInternational Manufacturing Technology Show 2026
    DatesSeptember 14–19, 2026
    LocationChicago, Illinois
    VenueMcCormick Place
    IndustryManufacturing technology
    Companies listed176
    Visitors90,000
    Exhibitors2,000+
    Exhibit space1.2M+ sq. ft.
    Conference registrants3,000+
    Key areasMachine tools, automation, robotics, metrology, additive manufacturing, software, tooling and digital manufacturing

    Companies at IMTS 2026

    CompanyWhat it doesCategory
    Okuma America CorporationCNC machine tools, controls and automationMachine Tools
    Murata Machinery USA (Muratec)CNC turning and automated manufacturing systemsMachine Tools
    MJC Engineering & TechnologyCNC metal-forming and flow-forming systemsMachine Tools
    Shibaura Machine Company, AmericaBoring, milling and precision machine toolsMachine Tools
    SW North AmericaMulti-spindle CNC machining systemsMachine Tools
    Niigata Machine Techno USAHorizontal machining centersMachine Tools
    Hermle Machine CompanyHigh-precision 5-axis machining centersMachine Tools
    LANG TechnikWorkholding and machining automationWorkholding
    Tsugami AmericaSwiss-type CNC lathes and precision turningMachine Tools
    ALD Vacuum TechnologiesVacuum heat-treatment and manufacturing equipmentProduction Equipment
    ALFING CorporationManufacturing and automotive production technologyProduction Equipment
    ALWA smartPINSManufacturing tooling technologyTooling
    Avantec ZerspantechnikPrecision machining and cutting technologyCutting Tools
    DIAHON WerkzeugePrecision machining toolsCutting Tools
    EISELEIndustrial manufacturing equipmentProduction Equipment
    OPS-INGERSOLLEDM and precision machining systemsMachine Tools
    MC Machinery SystemsEDM, milling, laser and manufacturing equipmentMachine Tools
    WALDRICH COBURG North AmericaLarge-scale machine toolsMachine Tools
    Otinus North AmericaLaser cutting equipmentLasers
    Kent Industrial USAMachine toolsMachine Tools
    Mazak CorporationCNC turning, milling and multitasking systemsMachine Tools
    Methods Machine ToolsMachine tools and automationMachine Tools
    HiperbaricHigh-pressure processing and HIP technologyProduction Equipment
    Matsuura Machinery USAAutomated multi-axis machining centersMachine Tools
    DN Solutions AmericaCNC turning, machining and multitasking systemsMachine Tools
    Hurco CompaniesCNC machining centers and controlsMachine Tools
    INDEX Corp.CNC turning and multi-spindle systemsMachine Tools
    Marubeni Citizen-CincomSwiss-style CNC turning technologyMachine Tools
    JTEKTCNC and multitasking machine toolsMachine Tools
    GleasonGear manufacturing technologyProduction Equipment
    MakinoPrecision machining and EDM systemsMachine Tools
    Haas AutomationCNC machine toolsMachine Tools
    CorreaMilling machinesMachine Tools
    HwacheonCNC machine toolsMachine Tools
    KitamuraPrecision machining centersMachine Tools
    Amada Machinery AmericaSawing and metalworking equipmentMachine Tools
    Innse-BerardiLarge machining systemsMachine Tools
    Star CNC Machine ToolSwiss-type automatic lathesMachine Tools
    SodickEDM and precision manufacturing equipmentMachine Tools
    Flex Machine ToolsWaterjet and manufacturing systemsProduction Equipment
    Cosen SawsIndustrial sawing equipmentProduction Equipment
    Grob Systems5-axis and production machining systemsMachine Tools
    Brother InternationalCompact machining centersMachine Tools
    EMAGTurning and production machine toolsMachine Tools
    United GrindingGrinding and precision machining systemsMachine Tools
    HardingeTurning, milling and grinding equipmentMachine Tools
    ZOLLERTool presetting, measurement and management systemsTooling
    TRUMPFLaser cutting and manufacturing technologyLasers
    Dynamic InternationalMachine-tool distribution and systemsMachine Tools
    PROCECOIndustrial cleaning and surface-treatment systemsProduction Equipment
    Royal Master GrindersPrecision grinding machinesMachine Tools
    KAPP NILESGear cutting and profile grinding equipmentMachine Tools
    baviusHigh-performance machining systemsMachine Tools
    Nakamura-TomeMultitasking CNC machinesMachine Tools
    Chiron GroupCNC machining centersMachine Tools
    TornosSwiss-type turning technologyMachine Tools
    Williams and White EquipmentIndustrial manufacturing equipmentProduction Equipment
    CYTEC SystemsManufacturing and machining systemsMachine Tools
    FANUC America CorporationIndustrial robots, CNC systems and automationRobotics & Automation
    HireboticsCobot welding, cutting and painting systemsRobotics & Automation
    KUKAIndustrial robotics and machine tendingRobotics & Automation
    IPLUSMOBOTAutonomous mobile robotsRobotics & Automation
    Metalcraft Automation GroupCNC automation and machine tendingRobotics & Automation
    Mitsubishi Electric Industrial AutomationCNC, robotics, motion and factory automationRobotics & Automation
    SCHUNKGripping, workholding and automationWorkholding / Automation
    Edge TechnologiesBar feeding and machine automationAutomation
    IntrinsicIndustrial robotics software and AIAI / Robotics Software
    Yaskawa MotomanIndustrial robotic systemsRobotics & Automation
    Mission Design & AutomationRobotic systems integrationRobotics & Automation
    GennFlexIndustrial roboticsRobotics & Automation
    RoboJobCNC machine-tending automationRobotics & Automation
    Productive RoboticsCollaborative robotsRobotics & Automation
    InboltVision-guided robotic automationRobotics & Automation
    FormicFull-service industrial automationRobotics & Automation
    ATI Industrial AutomationRobotic tooling and end effectorsRobotics & Automation
    Liebherr Gear and Automation TechnologiesGear production and automationAutomation
    Parker HannifinMotion and control technologyMotion & Controls
    Acme ManufacturingRobotic automation and finishing systemsRobotics & Automation
    Ahaus Tool and EngineeringCustom automation and roboticsRobotics & Automation
    Creative AutomationRobotic cells and production automationRobotics & Automation
    Nachi Robotics SystemsIndustrial robot arms and automationRobotics & Automation
    PrimeTest AutomationCustom industrial automationRobotics & Automation
    HIWIN CorporationMotion-control and linear-motion systemsMotion & Controls
    THK AmericaLinear motion and industrial machinery technologyMotion & Controls
    Joyce/DaytonLinear-motion systemsMotion & Controls
    Leica MicrosystemsIndustrial microscopy and inspectionMetrology & Inspection
    ZEISS Industrial Quality SolutionsCMM, X-ray and optical metrologyMetrology & Inspection
    Blum-NovotestOn-machine measurementMetrology & Inspection
    MitutoyoPrecision measurement systemsMetrology & Inspection
    HexagonMetrology and manufacturing intelligenceMetrology & Inspection
    NikonIndustrial X-ray, CT and optical inspectionMetrology & Inspection
    OGPMultisensor dimensional measurementMetrology & Inspection
    StarrettPrecision dimensional measurementMetrology & Inspection
    FARO3D scanning and measurementMetrology & Inspection
    CreaformPortable 3D metrologyMetrology & Inspection
    Bruker AliconaOptical 3D measurementMetrology & Inspection
    ZygoOptical metrologyMetrology & Inspection
    SensofarOptical surface measurementMetrology & Inspection
    GelSightTactile surface metrologyMetrology & Inspection
    LumafieldIndustrial CT scanningMetrology & Inspection
    WerthMultisensor metrologyMetrology & Inspection
    VJ TechnologiesIndustrial X-ray inspectionMetrology & Inspection
    Jesse GarantIndustrial CT and X-ray inspectionMetrology & Inspection
    InnerspecNondestructive testingMetrology & Inspection
    FoersterNondestructive testing and inspectionMetrology & Inspection
    Automated PrecisionPrecision dimensional measurementMetrology & Inspection
    WenzelCMM and optical metrologyMetrology & Inspection
    RenishawMetrology and machine-tool probingMetrology & Inspection
    LK MetrologyCoordinate measuring machinesMetrology & Inspection
    Artec 3DProfessional 3D scanningMetrology & Inspection
    AIMS MetrologyShop-floor CMM systemsMetrology & Inspection
    TractianPredictive maintenance and machine monitoringManufacturing Software
    AutodeskCAD/CAM and manufacturing softwareManufacturing Software
    Onshape / PTCCloud CAD and digital product developmentManufacturing Software
    GroundControlManufacturing softwareManufacturing Software
    Limitless LabsAI-powered CNC programmingAI / Manufacturing Software
    CIMCOCNC programming and shop-floor softwareManufacturing Software
    EVT Eye Vision TechnologyMachine-vision softwareManufacturing Software
    Fehrmann Materials XEngineering and materials softwareManufacturing Software
    ShopXpertManufacturing ERPManufacturing Software
    NUMCNC systems and controlsControls
    OPEN MIND TechnologiesCAD/CAM and 5-axis programmingManufacturing Software
    OnRamp SolutionsManufacturing ERP and operations softwareManufacturing Software
    SiemensIndustrial software, automation and digital twinsManufacturing Software
    ProShop ERPERP and shop-management softwareManufacturing Software
    High QAInspection and quality softwareManufacturing Software
    Verisurf SoftwareMetrology and inspection softwareManufacturing Software
    MastercamCNC programming and CAMManufacturing Software
    Caron EngineeringMachine monitoring and process optimizationManufacturing Software
    Dimensional Control SystemsVariation analysis and digital-twin softwareManufacturing Software
    KennametalCutting tools and machining technologyCutting Tools
    JergensWorkholding and manufacturing componentsWorkholding
    5th AxisCNC workholdingWorkholding
    iSwiss ToolsSwiss machining toolingCutting Tools
    YG-1Cutting toolsCutting Tools
    Aloris Tool TechnologyToolholding systemsTooling
    PokolmMilling toolsCutting Tools
    Platinum ToolingMachine-tool accessories and toolingTooling
    Gorilla MillHigh-performance cutting toolsCutting Tools
    SolukonAutomated metal-powder removalAdditive Manufacturing
    FormalloyDirected energy depositionAdditive Manufacturing
    Velo3DMetal additive manufacturingAdditive Manufacturing
    Advanced Engineering & ConsultingHybrid additive and robotic manufacturingAdditive Manufacturing
    Impossible ObjectsComposite additive manufacturingAdditive Manufacturing
    3DMakerWorldAdditive manufacturing technology and systemsAdditive Manufacturing
    Evosys LaserLaser plastic weldingLasers
    LaserlineIndustrial diode lasersLasers
    RadyneInduction heating systemsAdvanced Processes
    FOBA Laser Marking + EngravingIndustrial laser markingLasers
    Laser Marking TechnologiesLaser part markingLasers
    Monode Marking ProductsIndustrial part identificationMarking
    Hirt-Line EuropeCoolant delivery systemsAdvanced Processes
    NOYENIndustrial parts cleaningAdvanced Processes
    JCOMIndustrial cleaning systemsAdvanced Processes
    FUCHS LubricantsMetalworking fluids and industrial lubricantsMaterials & Lubricants
    SAFECHEMPrecision cleaning solventsMaterials & Lubricants
    MersenAdvanced graphite and industrial materialsMaterials
    Blaser SwisslubeMetalworking fluidsMaterials & Lubricants
    Porite USAPowder-metal componentsComponents
    TCI Precision MetalsPrecision metal blanks and machining materialsMaterials
    TiMOTIONElectric linear actuatorsComponents
    GutekunstMinimum-quantity lubrication and cooling technologyMaterials & Lubricants
    AltitudeSIManufacturing components and technologyComponents
    MSC Industrial SupplyIndustrial supply and tool-management solutionsManufacturing Services
    All CNC Service & SalesCNC machine service and supportManufacturing Services
    Catamount Machine WorksCNC contract manufacturingManufacturing Services
    Incodema3DAdvanced contract manufacturingManufacturing Services
    Mindrum PrecisionPrecision contract manufacturingManufacturing Services
    Marathon PrecisionCNC contract manufacturingManufacturing Services
    Digital Metrology Standards ConsortiumDigital quality and metrology standardsIndustry Support
    Tooling U-SMEManufacturing workforce trainingWorkforce Training
    Forest City GearPrecision gear manufacturingManufacturing Services
    Kratos Defense & Security SolutionsDefense and aerospace systemsAerospace & Defense
    PivotalElectric vertical takeoff aircraftAerospace & Defense
    Air Turbine ToolsHigh-speed pneumatic manufacturing toolsTooling
    TOA DR EnterpriseSlitting and metal-processing equipmentProduction Equipment

    Company profiles

    Okuma America Corporation

    CNC Machine Tools / Automation

    Okuma America develops CNC machine tools, controls, automation systems, and connected production technology.

    Its portfolio spans turning centers, vertical and horizontal machining centers, multitasking machines, grinders, and factory automation.

    At IMTS 2026, Okuma is bringing 11 CNC machine tools and 10 automation systems to a 17,000-square-foot exhibit, making the booth a useful example of how machining and automation are increasingly being designed together.

    FANUC America Corporation

    CNC / Robotics / Factory Automation

    FANUC America develops CNC systems, industrial robots, ROBODRILL machining centers, and factory automation technology.

    Its products connect the machine-control and robotic layers of production, allowing manufacturers to automate processes such as machine tending, material handling, assembly, welding, and inspection.

    At IMTS 2026, FANUC is debuting new ROBODRILL DC Series machining centers while demonstrating how CNC equipment and robotics can operate as integrated manufacturing systems.

    Murata Machinery USA

    CNC Turning / Factory Automation

    Muratec develops CNC turning systems and automated manufacturing equipment.

    Its twin-spindle turning technology is designed for high-throughput production where multiple operations and automated part handling need to work together.

    At IMTS 2026, Muratec is showcasing the MT1065EX twin-spindle opposed turning center under its “Automation for All Industries” theme.

    Shibaura Machine

    Horizontal Boring / Precision Machining

    Shibaura Machine develops large machine tools and high-precision manufacturing equipment.

    Its BTD-series horizontal boring and milling systems are built for components requiring substantial work envelopes, rigidity, and positional accuracy.

    The company's IMTS 2026 exhibit also introduces its Nano Division to the U.S. market, expanding its presence from conventional machine tools into ultra-precision manufacturing.

    SW North America

    Multi-Spindle Machining

    SW North America develops multi-spindle machining centers and production systems designed for high-volume precision manufacturing.

    Its equipment allows multiple parts or features to be machined simultaneously, helping manufacturers increase output per machine footprint.

    At IMTS 2026, SW is running live aerospace machining and a 48-hour continuous-production demonstration to show how its systems perform in unattended production.

    Hermle Machine Company

    5-Axis Machining

    Hermle develops high-precision 5-axis machining centers and automation systems.

    Its machines are used in aerospace, medical, die and mold, automotive, and other applications where complex geometry must be produced accurately with fewer setups.

    Hermle's IMTS 2026 display includes five machines, two automation systems, and an extended live machining demonstration.

    Mazak Corporation

    Multitasking / CNC Machining

    Mazak manufactures CNC turning centers, machining centers, multitasking machines, and automated production systems.

    Multitasking machines allow manufacturers to combine turning, milling, drilling, and other operations in fewer setups.

    Mazak is running 17 machines live at IMTS 2026, including advanced multi-axis and hybrid manufacturing technology.

    DN Solutions America

    CNC Machine Tools / Hybrid Manufacturing

    DN Solutions develops CNC turning, milling, multitasking, and automation-ready production equipment.

    Its IMTS 2026 lineup spans multiple machine formats and includes the DLX 450Q additive manufacturing system.

    That mix illustrates how machine-tool companies are extending beyond conventional subtractive machining into hybrid production.

    Hurco Companies

    CNC / Automation

    Hurco develops CNC machining centers and conversational controls designed for high-mix production environments.

    Its technology emphasizes reducing programming complexity and setup time for manufacturers producing changing batches of parts.

    At IMTS 2026, Hurco is debuting the BM500U 5-axis machining center with an eight-station automatic pallet changer, connecting flexible machining with longer periods of unattended production.

    Makino

    High-Performance Machining

    Makino develops machining centers, EDM equipment, automation, and process technology.

    Its machines are widely used in aerospace, medical, die and mold, automotive, and other precision-manufacturing environments.

    Makino's IMTS 2026 exhibit includes live machining with integrated thermal-control technologies designed to maintain accuracy as production conditions change.

    Haas Automation

    CNC Machine Tools

    Haas Automation manufactures CNC mills, lathes, rotary products, and automation equipment.

    Its equipment is widely used by job shops, training programs, production manufacturers, and machine shops.

    The company's IMTS presence gives buyers a broad view of production machinery ranging from entry-level CNC equipment to automated machining systems.

    Matsuura Machinery USA

    5-Axis / Pallet Automation

    Matsuura develops multi-axis machining centers with integrated pallet automation.

    Its systems are designed to keep machines producing across multiple jobs with less operator intervention.

    At IMTS 2026, Matsuura is showcasing the MX-850 PC4 with a four-pallet automation system, illustrating how palletization can extend productive machine hours.

    KUKA

    Industrial Robotics

    KUKA develops industrial robots and automation systems used across machine tending, material handling, welding, assembly, and production.

    At IMTS 2026, KUKA is demonstrating scalable machine-tending systems.

    Machine tending is one of the clearest manufacturing use cases for robotics because automating part loading and unloading can extend machine utilization beyond staffed production hours.

    Hirebotics

    Cobot Welding / Cutting / Painting

    Hirebotics develops collaborative robotic systems for welding, cutting, and painting.

    Its software-led approach is designed to make robotic automation accessible to manufacturers without requiring large in-house robotics teams.

    The company's IMTS 2026 exhibit includes Cobot Welder, Cobot Cutter, and Cobot Painter systems.

    Yaskawa Motoman

    Industrial Robotics

    Yaskawa Motoman develops industrial robots for welding, handling, machine tending, assembly, and other manufacturing applications.

    Its robotic systems are designed to automate repetitive work while integrating with production equipment.

    At IMTS 2026, its demonstrations include both industrial production applications and interactive robot use cases.

    Mitsubishi Electric provides CNC controls, robots, servo systems, PLCs, SCADA, and other industrial automation technology.

    The company operates across the control systems that connect machines, robots, and production processes.

    Its IMTS 2026 exhibit combines CNC, robotics, and SCADA demonstrations, showing how multiple factory-control layers can be integrated into a connected production environment.

    Tractian

    Predictive Maintenance

    Tractian develops machine-health monitoring and predictive maintenance technology.

    Its sensors collect equipment-condition data and help maintenance teams identify problems before they turn into unexpected failures.

    For manufacturers, predictive maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime while helping teams prioritize maintenance based on actual machine condition instead of fixed schedules.

    Limitless Labs

    AI for CNC Programming

    Limitless Labs develops AI technology for CNC programming.

    Its CAM Agent is designed to automate parts of the programming process that traditionally require a machinist or CAM programmer to define manufacturing strategies manually.

    The company reports deployments where programming time fell from hours to minutes, making it a strong example of AI moving directly into manufacturing engineering work.

    Autodesk

    CAD / CAM / Manufacturing Software

    Autodesk develops manufacturing software including Autodesk Fusion.

    Fusion combines CAD, CAM, simulation, collaboration, and manufacturing planning in a connected platform.

    For manufacturers, integrated CAD/CAM reduces the handoff between designing a component and creating the machining instructions required to produce it.

    Onshape / PTC

    Cloud CAD / Digital Thread

    Onshape, part of PTC, provides cloud-native CAD and product-development technology.

    Engineering teams can design, collaborate, and manage product information through a browser-based platform.

    At IMTS 2026, Onshape is demonstrating how product design can connect with PTC's wider digital thread across simulation and manufacturing.

    Siemens

    Digital Manufacturing / Automation

    Siemens develops industrial automation, controls, digital twins, manufacturing software, and production technology.

    Its manufacturing stack connects product engineering with factory operations and machine control.

    At IMTS 2026, Siemens is demonstrating a connected digital-thread workflow, showing how information can move from design through production rather than remaining trapped in separate systems.

    Mastercam

    CAM Software

    Mastercam develops software used to generate CNC machining toolpaths.

    Its products support milling, turning, routing, multitasking, and other manufacturing processes.

    CAM is the translation layer between a digital part model and the actual movements a CNC machine needs to make to produce the component.

    OPEN MIND develops hyperMILL CAD/CAM software.

    The platform is particularly focused on complex multi-axis machining and high-performance toolpath generation.

    For aerospace, medical, mold, and precision manufacturers, improved toolpaths can reduce machining time while protecting surface quality and tool life.

    ProShop ERP

    Manufacturing ERP

    ProShop ERP develops ERP and shop-management software for manufacturers.

    Its platform combines scheduling, quality, documentation, job management, compliance, and operational workflows in a system built around machine-shop processes.

    Manufacturing-specific ERP can reduce the fragmentation created when production, quality, purchasing, and documentation live in separate tools.

    ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

    Metrology / Industrial CT

    ZEISS develops CMMs, optical systems, microscopy, X-ray inspection, and quality software.

    Its technology helps manufacturers verify dimensional accuracy and inspect parts both externally and internally.

    At IMTS 2026, ZEISS is highlighting 3D X-ray technologies and AI-enhanced computed tomography alongside its wider metrology portfolio.

    Hexagon

    Metrology / Manufacturing Intelligence

    Hexagon develops industrial metrology, inspection software, sensors, and manufacturing-intelligence systems.

    Its technology connects quality measurements with engineering and production data.

    That creates the possibility of using inspection information not simply to reject bad parts, but to improve the manufacturing process producing them.

    Nikon

    Industrial X-Ray / Metrology

    Nikon develops industrial X-ray, CT, laser radar, optical measurement, and inspection technologies.

    Its systems allow manufacturers to inspect complex geometry and internal structures without destroying the component.

    At IMTS 2026, Nikon is demonstrating automated measurement technologies including Laser Radar systems.

    Mitutoyo

    Precision Measurement

    Mitutoyo develops dimensional metrology equipment including CMMs, calipers, micrometers, vision systems, and surface-measurement tools.

    These systems help manufacturers determine whether parts stay within engineering tolerances.

    Its broad measurement portfolio makes Mitutoyo relevant from basic shop-floor inspection through automated quality systems.

    Renishaw

    Metrology / Machine Tool Probing

    Renishaw develops metrology systems, machine-tool probes, encoders, and manufacturing measurement technology.

    Its systems can measure components both inside and outside production equipment.

    At IMTS 2026, Renishaw is introducing Equator-X programmable gauging technology, which combines different measurement approaches in one system.

    LK Metrology

    Coordinate Measuring Machines

    LK Metrology develops coordinate measuring machines for dimensional inspection.

    Its equipment ranges from shop-floor CMMs to systems designed for more complex quality environments.

    The company's IMTS 2026 lineup includes new shop-floor machines and CT inspection technology.

    Lumafield

    Industrial CT

    Lumafield develops industrial CT scanning systems and inspection software.

    CT gives manufacturers a three-dimensional view of structures inside a part, allowing them to detect defects, porosity, assembly problems, and hidden geometry.

    The technology is particularly useful for additive manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, and other complex components where external measurement tells only part of the story.

    GelSight

    Tactile Metrology

    GelSight develops tactile imaging systems for high-resolution surface measurement.

    Its sensors capture detailed 3D surface information through physical contact.

    This makes the technology useful for measuring scratches, wear, texture, defects, and difficult-to-access surfaces that can challenge conventional optical systems.

    Artec 3D

    3D Scanning

    Artec 3D develops professional 3D scanners used across inspection, reverse engineering, product development, and digital manufacturing.

    Its scanning systems range from high-resolution desktop measurement to portable and SLAM-based capture.

    At IMTS 2026, Artec is showing multiple scanning technologies covering different part sizes and measurement requirements.

    Kennametal

    Cutting Tools

    Kennametal develops cutting tools and wear-resistant technology used in machining.

    Its portfolio covers milling, drilling, turning, threading, and other metal-cutting operations.

    Cutting-tool performance directly affects cycle time, surface quality, tool life, and cost per part, making tooling one of the largest productivity levers in machining.

    SCHUNK

    Workholding / Gripping

    SCHUNK develops workholding, gripping, toolholding, and automation components.

    Its products secure parts during machining and allow robots to grip and move components during automated production.

    That places SCHUNK at the physical interface between machine tools, robots, and the parts manufacturers are trying to produce.

    5th Axis

    CNC Workholding

    5th Axis develops workholding systems for CNC machining.

    Its fixtures are designed to provide access to multiple sides of a part while reducing setup changes.

    Better workholding can improve machine utilization by reducing non-cutting time and allowing more operations to be completed in a single setup.

    Velo3D

    Metal Additive Manufacturing

    Velo3D develops integrated metal additive manufacturing systems.

    Its platform combines printers, software, process parameters, and quality controls for producing complex metal components.

    At IMTS 2026, Velo3D is using a large 3D-printed aerospace structure to demonstrate the scale and geometry possible with metal additive production.

    Formalloy

    Directed Energy Deposition

    Formalloy develops directed-energy-deposition systems for metal additive manufacturing.

    DED can build components, add features to existing parts, and repair expensive industrial components.

    That makes the technology especially relevant for aerospace, energy, defense, and industries where replacing a large component can be considerably more expensive than repairing it.

    Impossible Objects

    Composite Additive Manufacturing

    Impossible Objects develops composite-based additive manufacturing systems.

    Its process combines reinforcing fibers with thermoplastics to create lightweight structural parts.

    The technology targets applications where manufacturers want the design flexibility of additive manufacturing with stronger material performance than conventional printed polymers.

    FUCHS Lubricants

    Metalworking Fluids

    FUCHS develops industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids used across machining and manufacturing.

    Cutting fluids influence heat removal, tool life, chip evacuation, part quality, and machine cleanliness.

    Its IMTS 2026 exhibit includes next-generation machining fluids designed for global manufacturing environments.

    Blaser Swisslube

    Machining Fluids

    Blaser Swisslube develops metalworking fluids for machining operations.

    The company positions coolant as a productivity factor rather than simply a consumable.

    Optimized fluids can affect tool life, cutting speed, surface quality, machine cleanliness, and overall process stability.

    Tooling U-SME

    Manufacturing Workforce Training

    Tooling U-SME provides manufacturing training and workforce-development programs.

    Its courses cover machining, automation, additive manufacturing, quality, maintenance, safety, and other technical disciplines.

    As manufacturers invest in more sophisticated equipment, workforce capability becomes an important constraint on how quickly that technology can actually be adopted.

    What manufacturing technologies are represented at IMTS 2026?

    AreaExample companies
    CNC machine toolsOkuma, Mazak, Makino, DN Solutions, Haas, Hermle, Matsuura
    Robotics & automationFANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Hirebotics, RoboJob, Mitsubishi Electric
    Metrology & inspectionZEISS, Hexagon, Nikon, Mitutoyo, Renishaw, Lumafield
    Manufacturing softwareAutodesk, Onshape/PTC, Siemens, Mastercam, OPEN MIND, ProShop ERP
    AI for manufacturingLimitless Labs, Intrinsic, Tractian
    Cutting toolsKennametal, YG-1, Pokolm, Gorilla Mill
    WorkholdingSCHUNK, 5th Axis, Jergens, LANG Technik
    Additive manufacturingVelo3D, Formalloy, Impossible Objects
    Factory automationMitsubishi Electric, FANUC, KUKA, Mission Design & Automation
    Industrial measurementZEISS, Mitutoyo, Hexagon, Nikon and Renishaw
    Industrial lubricantsFUCHS, Blaser Swisslube
    Manufacturing trainingTooling U-SME

    What is IMTS 2026 focused on?

    Automation and unattended production

    Automation is one of the clearest themes across IMTS 2026. FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa Motoman, Hirebotics, RoboJob, Mitsubishi Electric, SCHUNK, Mission Design & Automation, Formic, and other companies are building systems that reduce manual part handling and keep equipment producing for longer periods.

    The shift is not simply toward buying robots. Manufacturers are increasingly building complete production cells where robots, machine tools, inspection equipment, workholding, software, and material handling operate together.

    AI in manufacturing

    AI is moving from general-purpose software into specific manufacturing workflows. Limitless Labs applies AI to CNC programming. Tractian uses machine data to identify developing maintenance problems. Intrinsic applies AI and software to industrial robotics.

    Manufacturing AI is increasingly focused on reducing engineering work, improving machine uptime, automating decisions, and making complex production systems easier to operate.

    Connected digital manufacturing

    Autodesk, Siemens, Onshape/PTC, Mastercam, OPEN MIND, CIMCO, and other software companies connect product design with machining and production.

    Manufacturers increasingly want design, simulation, CNC programming, quality data, machine information, and production operations to share a common digital thread. The goal is to reduce manual handoffs and make changes easier to move from engineering into the factory.

    Advanced inspection and metrology

    Quality systems are becoming more automated and data-rich. ZEISS, Hexagon, Nikon, Mitutoyo, Renishaw, Lumafield, GelSight, LK Metrology, Wenzel, and other companies provide different ways to measure and inspect manufactured components.

    Inspection data can increasingly feed back into production instead of functioning only as a final pass-or-fail checkpoint.

    Additive and hybrid manufacturing

    Additive manufacturing continues to move toward production applications. Velo3D focuses on metal additive manufacturing. Formalloy uses directed energy deposition. Impossible Objects develops composite additive manufacturing. Advanced Engineering & Consulting is demonstrating a hybrid manufacturing cell combining robotics with laser deposition.

    These technologies expand the range of parts that can be produced, repaired, or modified beyond conventional subtractive machining alone.

    Manufacturing productivity

    Across machine tools, automation, software, tooling, workholding, inspection, and maintenance, the central question is productivity. Manufacturers are looking for ways to increase spindle utilization, reduce programming time, shorten setups, prevent downtime, automate repetitive work, and produce more with existing teams.

    The companies at IMTS 2026 attack that problem from different layers of the manufacturing stack.

    Why IMTS 2026 matters

    Manufacturing is becoming more automated, connected, measurable, and software-driven. Machine tools remain at the center of production, but the technology around them is changing quickly. Robots are tending machines. AI is helping program and maintain equipment. Software is connecting engineering with production. Metrology systems are generating richer quality data. Automation is extending productive hours. Additive technologies are introducing new manufacturing processes.

    IMTS brings those technologies together in one place. For manufacturers, the event provides a view into how production is changing. For sales and go-to-market teams targeting manufacturing, automation, machine tools, industrial software, robotics, metrology, tooling, and advanced manufacturing, participation in IMTS is also a meaningful business signal.

    Exhibiting, demonstrating technology, launching products, and investing in a major manufacturing show indicate where companies are actively putting resources into customer acquisition and market growth.

    How we built this list

    The companies on this page were discovered using Agent Jesse, which searches the live web for company activity across industry events, funding, hiring, product launches, expansion, and other business signals. For IMTS 2026, Agent Jesse found companies exhibiting, demonstrating products, and participating across the show.

    Frequently asked questions

    What companies are at IMTS 2026?

    Companies at IMTS 2026 include Okuma America, FANUC America, Mazak, Makino, DN Solutions, Hurco, KUKA, Yaskawa Motoman, Autodesk, Siemens, Mastercam, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, Hexagon, Nikon, Mitutoyo, Renishaw, Kennametal, SCHUNK, Haas Automation, TRUMPF, Velo3D, Formalloy, Hirebotics, Tractian, Limitless Labs, and many other manufacturing technology companies.

    When is IMTS 2026?

    IMTS 2026 takes place September 14–19, 2026.

    Where is IMTS 2026?

    IMTS 2026 takes place at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

    How many exhibitors are at IMTS 2026?

    IMTS 2026 features more than 2,000 exhibitors across more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space.

    How many people attend IMTS 2026?

    IMTS 2026 expects approximately 90,000 visitors from manufacturing, engineering, automation, machining, quality, and industrial technology.

    What machine tool companies are at IMTS 2026?

    Machine-tool companies at IMTS 2026 include Okuma America, Mazak, Makino, DN Solutions, Hurco, Haas Automation, Hermle, Matsuura Machinery USA, Tsugami America, Shibaura Machine, Muratec, INDEX, Hwacheon, Kitamura, Amada Machinery America, Star CNC Machine Tool, Sodick, Chiron Group, Tornos, and other CNC equipment manufacturers.

    What robotics and automation companies are at IMTS 2026?

    Robotics and automation companies include FANUC America, KUKA, Yaskawa Motoman, Hirebotics, Productive Robotics, RoboJob, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Mission Design & Automation, Formic, Nachi Robotics Systems, Inbolt, and SCHUNK. Their technologies span machine tending, collaborative robotics, mobile robots, industrial robot arms, gripping, welding automation, and production-cell integration.

    What metrology companies are at IMTS 2026?

    Metrology and inspection companies include ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, Hexagon, Nikon, Mitutoyo, Renishaw, Lumafield, GelSight, LK Metrology, Wenzel, OGP, Starrett, FARO, Creaform, Artec 3D, AIMS Metrology, and Automated Precision.

    What manufacturing software companies are at IMTS 2026?

    Manufacturing software companies include Autodesk, Onshape/PTC, Siemens, Mastercam, OPEN MIND Technologies, ProShop ERP, High QA, Verisurf Software, CIMCO, Limitless Labs, Tractian, OnRamp Solutions, and Dimensional Control Systems. Their products cover CAD/CAM, ERP, CNC programming, quality, predictive maintenance, digital twins, manufacturing operations, and AI.

    What AI companies are at IMTS 2026?

    Companies applying AI to manufacturing at IMTS 2026 include Limitless Labs, Intrinsic, Tractian, and other software and automation providers incorporating AI into programming, robotics, maintenance, quality, and production workflows.

    What additive manufacturing companies are at IMTS 2026?

    Additive and hybrid manufacturing companies include Velo3D, Formalloy, Impossible Objects, Solukon, Advanced Engineering & Consulting, and 3DMakerWorld. Their technologies span metal additive manufacturing, directed energy deposition, composite printing, powder removal, hybrid manufacturing, and additive production systems.

    What cutting-tool and workholding companies are at IMTS 2026?

    Companies across cutting tools and workholding include Kennametal, YG-1, Pokolm, Gorilla Mill, SCHUNK, 5th Axis, Jergens, LANG Technik, Platinum Tooling, iSwiss Tools, and Aloris Tool Technology.

    What inspection technologies are showcased at IMTS 2026?

    Inspection technologies at IMTS 2026 include coordinate measuring machines, industrial CT, X-ray inspection, optical metrology, laser radar, tactile measurement, portable 3D scanning, machine-tool probing, nondestructive testing, and automated dimensional inspection.

    What technologies are showcased at IMTS 2026?

    IMTS 2026 showcases CNC machine tools, robotics, factory automation, metrology, cutting tools, workholding, additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, AI, predictive maintenance, machine controls, industrial software, laser processing, motion technology, quality systems, and manufacturing services.

    Who attends IMTS?

    IMTS attracts manufacturing executives, plant leaders, engineers, machinists, production managers, automation specialists, quality professionals, software buyers, distributors, job shops, OEMs, contract manufacturers, and companies developing manufacturing technology.

    Why should sales teams track companies at IMTS?

    Participation in IMTS shows which companies are actively investing in the manufacturing technology market. Exhibiting, running live demonstrations, introducing products, and participating in industry programming create useful signals around product priorities, customer segments, expansion, and go-to-market activity. For sales teams targeting manufacturing, automation, machine tools, industrial software, robotics, tooling, metrology, and advanced manufacturing, these signals can help identify relevant accounts while they are actively engaging buyers.

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